DiscoverCars.com has reported a total bookings drop by a third (around 30-35%) during the period of the end of February and beginning of March, both to areas affected by the virus and more generally.
March 13, 2020
While the Bahamas doesn't have any confirmed cases of the illness, the car rental company is taking precautions to ensure its vehicles are properly sanitized for each customer.
March 10, 2020
Business travel to Asia has been impacted the hardest, with at least three of every four companies reporting they have canceled or suspended “all” or “most” business trips to China (95%), Hong Kong (87%), Taiwan (79%) and other Asia-Pacific countries
March 10, 2020
At Carwiz, in addition to the basic vehicle maintenance after each client, a thorough disinfection of the vehicle is included.
March 8, 2020
If installed, drivers would need to blow into the device in order to start the car. If alcohol is detected over the legal limit, the vehicle won't start.
January 6, 2020
Cars with new accident avoidance systems can be compromised even in minor fender benders. Not handling their repairs properly could lead to increased liability exposure.
November 24, 2019
Didi admitted it failed to act on complaints against the man after he drove a different female passenger to a remote area, and followed her with his car after she was dropped off.
September 1, 2019
Recall Clarity leverages billions of records from over ten thousand data sources to help recall customer outreach teams identify, locate, and contact the right owner of those hard to find recalled vehicles.
August 28, 2019
The bill, which passed the General Assembly unanimously last month, makes impersonating a ride-hailing driver a crime, among other provisions.
August 12, 2019
In 2018, about 100,000 cars were rented during peak season, the Association of Driverless Car Hire Manufacturers reported.
July 29, 2019
The Telsa Model 3, rented through the peer-to-peer platform Getaround, killed a pedestrian and seriously injured another after driving though a red light.
July 24, 2019
Mazda is recalling approximately 262,220 2018-2019 CX-5 compact SUVs and Mazda6 midsize sedans, as well as 2019 Mazda3 compact sedans because a software error in the powertrain control module may cause the engine to stall.
July 15, 2019
The Hertz location in Reykjavík is piloting a program meant to increase road safety.
July 3, 2019
Safr intends to implement its services globally to help women avoid potential danger.
June 14, 2019
A Hertz customer returned his rental car to a Texas location and forgot his firearm in the car. Should Hertz reinstate his ability to rent?
June 14, 2019